America the Beautiful 2019 | High Point University | High Point University

America the Beautiful 2019 | High Point University

Commencement 2019 Video Highlights | High Point University

Baccalaureate | Class of 2019

Dr. Michio Kaku Tells HPU Graduates: ‘You Are Among the Winners’

HIGH POINT, N.C., May 11, 2019 – Dr. Michio Kaku, physicist and co-founder of String Field Theory, told 1,100 High Point University graduates and 10,000 friends and family members today that he believes a fourth wave of innovation is near, if it hasn’t already begun. “I’m a scientist,” said Kaku during today’s HPU’s Commencement ceremony. […]

Onward with Faithful Courage | Class of 2019

Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Joins HPU’s Greek Life Community

Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi is High Point University’s newest Greek organization. Pictured from left to right are Josefina Gutierrez, Suleyma Torres, Karen Huezo, Nia Rainer and Brittany De Jesus, who are the founding members. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 1, 2019 – High Point University is welcoming Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi sorority to campus. […]

April Extraordinary Leader: HPU Helped A Senior Heal

At first, Jillian Baker asked, “Can I do this?” She came to High Point University, a 13-hour drive from her home in Westford, Massachusetts. She wanted to prove to herself that she could last that far away from everything she knew because of what she always wanted to be. A teacher. Since arriving at HPU, […]

HPU Adds 12 New Members to Board of Visitors

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 26, 2019 – High Point University has appointed 12 new members to its Board of Visitors. The board is composed of more than 100 local friends and alumni families of HPU who are recognized for their character and leadership abilities. “We appreciate the ways these individuals have contributed their leadership and […]

HPU Family and Community Members Celebrate Arbor Day

HPU First Lady Mariana Qubein receives special recognition HIGH POINT, N.C., April 25, 2019 – As attendees entered High Point University’s annual Arbor Day Celebration on Thursday, they were welcomed by the lush green foliage on HPU’s campus, as well as the roots a recently unearthed tree on display at the event. The roots of […]

HPU’s Spanish Club and Community Partners to Host Día de los Niños/Día de la Tierra Event

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 25, 2019 – High Point University’s Spanish Club will be partnering with the YWCA of High Point and Westchester Country Day School to host a Día de los Niños/Día de la Tierra event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 28 at the High Point Public Library. The event is […]

The Coast Easy World of Molly Livingston

Molly Livingston lives for volleyball. She’ll pull her red hair back into a long ponytail or weave it into two long braids and lose herself in a game she’s grown to love. She stands 6-feet-2, plays middle hitter for High Point University, and she’s good. She started volleyball as a seventh-grader in her hometown of […]

HPU Hosts 2019 Earth Day Celebration

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 24, 2019 – Today, High Point University’s faculty, staff and students celebrated Earth Day with various sustainability and wildlife organizations from the surrounding community. HPU’s Hayworth Park was filled with vendors, activities and a petting zoo for participants to enjoy. Barron Church, owner of Bixby Honey Farm, returned to this year’s […]

April Extraordinary Leader: A Future Investigator with a ‘Grateful Heart’

Kirby Hutcheson called her mom right away. Hutcheson had just started classes at High Point University, and she wanted to share with her a first. Hutcheson had decided to run for a freshman class representative spot on HPU’s Student Government Association. Her mom couldn’t believe it. “Who is this?” Hutcheson’s mom responded incredulously. “And who […]

Top 5 Lessons Steve Wozniak Shared with HPU Students

Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and High Point University Innovator in Residence, helped pave the way for the computers and technology we have today. When he returned to the HPU campus earlier this week, he met with students, faculty and staff to impart valuable wisdom he’s learned along the way. Here are a few lessons “The Woz” […]

Transitioning Students to College Life

This story is featured in the Fall 2018 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below how caring staff transition students into college life. What’s it like to make 1,500 new friends in a week? Scott Wojciechowski knows. It happens each August as new students arrive at their home away from home. As HPU’s assistant vice president for student life, […]

High Point University Spring Concert 2019

HPU Invites the Community to Arbor Day Celebration

HPU will celebrate 10 consecutive years as a Tree Campus USA HIGH POINT, N.C., April 15, 2019 – High Point University will celebrate 10 years of recognition as a Tree Campus USA member at this year’s Arbor Day Celebration. HPU is one of 16 North Carolina colleges and universities to receive the honor from the […]

HPU Hosts ‘Come Build with Us’ Field Trip for Elementary Students

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 12, 2019 – Ninety students from Hurley Elementary School experienced STEM, science, technology, engineering and math, education through a “Come Build with Us” field trip hosted by High Point University’s Stout School of Education. The “Come Build with Us” LEGO field trip included activities with robotics, storytelling, brick math activities and […]

March Extraordinary Leader: The Rock Climber Who Became A Leader

Abby Goldburt came south to college because she wanted to get away from the frigid winters in her home state of New Hampshire. When she toured campuses with her parents, she visited High Point University, and once she stepped into one of the most innovative biomechanics labs in the country, she knew. “I want to […]

March Extraordinary Leader: He Made A Dream Real

In kindergarten, senior Zach Posner got an assignment, “When I Grow Up,” and he wrote he wanted to be an ambulance person. Or really, in the language of a 6 year old, Posner wrote he wanted to be an “abelans pasan.” But his teacher knew. In his hometown of Livingston, New Jersey, Posner grew up […]